Head of Strategy and Planning
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: Exec
Salary range: 180000-200000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Executive
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Management Consulting
Function: Strategy/Planning

Company profile:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.

Job description:
PowerbyProxi is one of NZ's most promising High-Tech companies and a leader in developing Wireless Power Technology. Together with our customers, we are leading a global revolution in delivering unpluggued power for both consumer and industrial applications. Spun out of research at the University of Auckland in 2006, PowerbyProxi to date holds the most comprehensive portfolio of patents in Inductive Power Transfer (IPT). Our company continues to see exponential growth and gain in market share with global parterships and alliances with multinational conglomerates. We are now recruiting for a newly created position of Head of Strategy and Planning. The key responsibilities of this role include : Serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the SLT in defining and directing the strategy, organizational design, key priorities and decisions in pursuit of the vision and business outcomesOwns and executes the high-level, strategic planning process for the organization, continuously aligning strategies and initiatives with broader Technology &amp; Operations functionsDefines and monitors the annual goals for the organization and facilitate the cascading of the annual goals and objectives to the rest of the SLTManages and plans key projects that drive growth and scaling of the organisation in conjunction with the designated SLT executiveCreates roadmaps for driving Process and performance improvement strategies through a range of strategic initiatives.Oversees Strategic Initiatives and Key projects as agreed with CEO, preparing Budgets, ROI analysis, analyses results and presents further recommendations to CEODefines and monitors the key performance metrics (KPI) for the organization and ensure management reporting and operational reviews focus on results and actions against KPIManages interface with market analysts and is responsible for tracking key market trends and development that impact the company’s strategy and business plansIdentifies new opportunities to add value both within and beyond the scope of formal responsibilities and projectsSupports CEO in managing the Capital Strategy and preparing for capital raising events and major shareholder briefingsAssists with special projects to ensure the appropriate decisions are made with respect to project execution

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be MBA qualified with a background in electrical engineering, ideally in electronics manufacturing. You have spent a number of years in a management consulting environment and have ideally worked with a top tier global management consulting firm. You have had a global career with extensive experience in a strategic role within a large multinational company. You have played critical roles in advising Senior Leadership Teams around business strategy and planning, operational efficiencies, and business optimization. An entreprenuerial spirit is a must in this role and the individual must be one who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment. 

Benefits:
This is a rare strategic advisory role for an individual with the unique combination of skills to come into an exciting High-Tech company and truly make a difference. Our culture is collegial, yet driven by success and results, and rewards for high performance. The remuneration package is structured in line with the Executive Leadership Team to attract the highest calibre talent in the market.